Publications by authors named "Sara Bonfatti"
Intern Emerg Med
October 2021
Article Synopsis
- During the COVID-19 outbreak, Emergency Departments experienced overcrowding, prompting the need for a simple tool called the ROX index to help in clinical decision-making regarding patient hospitalization and mortality.
- A study at Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital in Italy evaluated the ROX index in 554 COVID-19 patients, finding that a ROX index value below 25.7 indicated a higher likelihood of hospitalization, while a value under 22.3 was linked to increased 30-day mortality.
- Results showed that the ROX index was effective in predicting hospitalization needs, mechanical ventilation requirements, and mortality risk, suggesting its usefulness alongside other clinical assessments.
